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k4cod(at)bellsouth.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:39 pm Post subject: Stratus-List

Is no one sending anything to this list anymore, or is their something wrong 

with my subscription?  I've not received anything for a large number of 

weeks.



Jim Weston

Concord, Ga

bryanmmartin

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1018

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:26 am Post subject: Stratus-List

It's been pretty quiet lately is all.



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		   On Aug 25, 2006, at 11:39 PM, K4COD wrote:



 



 Is no one sending anything to this list anymore, or is their  

 something wrong with my subscription?  I've not received anything  

 for a large number of weeks.



 Jim Weston

 Concord, Ga


	




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Bryan Martin

N61BM, CH 601 XL,

RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.

do not archive.

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N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru.
do not archive.

kellymeiste(at)jcwifi.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:57 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Jim,

The Stratus powered planes must be finally working out all the issues we've 

been complaining about the past few years. As you said it's been a silent 

summer so far, not the usual over heating problems being discussed. Even 

mine seems to be under control this year with no hick-ups to mention.



Flew to a small fly-in last weekend at a local grass strip were some GA 

planes and UL's were having breakfast. As usual the Zodiac made everyone put 

down their food and come over to investigate my strange looking bird. 

Doesn't take long for the usual question to arise ........ "what you got in 

it for a engine?"

Once they hear the crowd grows larger begging to get a closer look. Had to 

give a few rides, and everyone commented on the planes power, yet on how 

smooth and quite the engine ran.



The only other Stratus in my area is Larry Mc, who has been down most of the 

summer working on painting his HDS.

Hope your summer has been a fun one also,



Kelly Meiste

601 HD (147 hours)

Do not achieve



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gkrysztopik(at)satx.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Just a little slow lately.  Maybe everyone is out flying all summer.

Mine has been running great.  I improved my cooling well enough for TX,

and cleaned up after the dipstick spill.  Since then it's just been nice

cruising around the area.



Gary Krysztopik

Pelican N522GK

San Antonio, TX



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kellymeiste(at)jcwifi.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 7:56 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Hi Gary,

When you find the time can you let us know what you did to help the cooling 

issues you were fighting?

Did you have to go to an oil cooler?



Kelly



Do not achieve



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d3dw(at)msn.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 8:52 am Post subject: Stratus-List

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  I'm glad you guys are still there. I unsubscribed from the Zenith list but  kept the Stratus. Since I rededicated my life to Gof, I haven't flown as much,  practicing and trying to hit that little white ball, but I was pleased this  morning with my temps in the hot Texas weather. Went to a breakfast in  Jefferson, Tx.

  

 I will continue to subscribe to this list.

  

 Don Walker HDS-TD   Longview, Tx.

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fultz(at)trip.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: Stratus-List

It has been quiet, but I did get to finally start my engine for the first

time a few weeks ago.  What a rush!



Andy F.



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tshank(at)core.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:19 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Just to put something on the list, I did the first flight of my Stratus power 601HD  last Tuesday and put another hour on it today. I has been hot upper 80's to 90 but I have had no problems with my cooling system. The water temperature goes to 190 and stays there. In a long full power climb out the oil temperature will just get to 260. I am impressed with the acceleration with the Suburu, at full power I am to 50 mph is a flash. So far the engine has 11.3 hours on it 10 hours testing on the ground and 1.3 in the air and it hasn't missed a beat yet.

 

 Tim Shankland

 

 Andy Fultz wrote: [quote]   [quote]--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Andy Fultz" <fultz(at)trip.net> (fultz(at)trip.net)  It has been quiet, but I did get to finally start my engine for the first time a few weeks ago.  What a rush!  Andy F.  --

larry(at)macsmachine.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:33 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Andy,

Congratulations.  It sounds like you're getting close.  Remember that 

this engine is one that

you can run or tune with the prop removed.  I take mine off each time I 

go for a check of timing

or carb adjustments etc.  Much safer.  Gets the Lyc and Continental guys 

excited when they see

this being done. 



Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com

Andy Fultz wrote:



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It has been quiet, but I did get to finally start my engine for the first

time a few weeks ago.  What a rush!



Andy F.

gkrysztopik(at)satx.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject: Stratus-List

Excellent!  Sounds nice, eh?  Smooth too.  Watch the temps!



gary

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gkrysztopik(at)satx.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:15 pm Post subject: Stratus-List

Nice to hear of another one in the air, congratulations.  Your cooling system sounds great, have fun flying off the hours.  

   

gary  

  

   

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 From: owner-stratus-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim & Diane Shankland

 Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:36 PM

 To: stratus-list(at)matronics.com

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Just to put something on the list, I did the first flight of my Stratus power 601HD  last Tuesday and put another hour on it today. I has been hot upper 80's to 90 but I have had no problems with my cooling system. The water temperature goes to 190 and stays there. In a long full power climb out the oil temperature will just get to 260. I am impressed with the acceleration with the Suburu, at full power I am to 50 mph is a flash. So far the engine has 11.3 hours on it 10 hours testing on the ground and 1.3 in the air and it hasn't missed a beat yet.

 

 Tim Shankland

 

 Andy Fultz wrote:   [quote]--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Andy Fultz" <fultz(at)trip.net> It has been quiet, but I did get to finally start my engine for the firsttime a few weeks ago.  What a rush! Andy F. --

gkrysztopik(at)satx.rr.co
Guest

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:17 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Kelly,



I have a custom radiator where the stock Stratus muffler is, with an

inlet duct coming from the stock Pelican cowling opening of 4" x 12"

underneath in front.  The oil pan is in the way, so it penetrates the

cooling duct.  I used half of the opening for the radiator duct and left

the other half open for airflow over the oil pan and exhaust.  After

many attempts at making an exit duct to pull more air out (it's wide

open underneath like the zeniths) I just increased the inlet for the

radiator duct by 1".  So now I have 3" x 12" for coolant and 1" x 12"

for oil.  The coolant temps are solid but oil creeps up to 250 after

climbs (then I throttle back for a while and they come down).  That's at

noon on 100 degree days.  Anything less, and it's fine.  An oil cooler

would be nice but it's ok for now.  I'm still planning on a completely

new FWF when I figure that all out.  Then I'll make the cooling even

better.



gary

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kellymeiste(at)jcwifi.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:02 am Post subject: Stratus-List

Thanks for the update Gary, sounds like you have things pretty well sorted 

out.

If anyone is curious to see Gary's bird (and Stratus engine installation) 

check it out here.....



http://www.prism.net/user/flyink/index.html



Hope to see some updated photos of your installation soon.

Thanks for the post,



Kelly



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fultz(at)trip.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject: Stratus-List

I had a few guys tell me I was crazy for trying to start my engine without a

prop until I did it.  Then all I could do was smile and say, "I told you

so."



Andy



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fultz(at)trip.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:49 pm Post subject: Stratus-List

Yea Gary, it was smooth and sounded great.  I didi keep a close eye on the

temps.  Since I did not have a prop on it and not much air moving across the

radiator I could only run about 14 or so minutes at a time.  As soon as the

temp got to 185 I would shut it down.  Hope to get to run it again before

too much longer with the prop and see how that goes.



Andy F.



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